I like YC because they are really cool on follow ups. They waste no ones time. In the job market, employers are not always so cool...I find this especially true when applying for academic instructor jobs at public schools (private collegs have been cool in my experience).<p>I take the time to interview, use my own resources to go to the interview (drive or fly out). I would like the uncertainty resolved when they make a decision...I would think this is common courtesy. Am I correct or am I expecting too much?
Fair enough. However, you don't know what's going on internally. Let me share my own experience as a hiring manager.<p>I interview a bunch of people for an open position. Everyone is told they'll hear soon, within a week or two. Then an emergency happens (we are a startup), we freeze the decision for a month or so. Then I'm sent to travel the globe for two weeks. Sorry I didn't get back to you to update you. I know it's rude.
It's extremely rude when the hiring manager/HR person does not respond to the candidate's inquiry. It's just unprofessional, busy or not. THe other person is busy as well.